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Coast Guard Mutual Assistance
"To provide financial assistance and education loans to Coast Guard members and families."
About Coast Guard Mutual Assistance
The Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) is a nonprofit charitable organization established in 1924 to provide financial assistance and support to members of the United States Coast Guard and their families. CGMA exists to promote the financial stability, readiness, and well-being of Coast Guard personnel through confidential, compassionate aid.
Who the Organization Serves
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance serves active-duty Coast Guard members, reservists, retirees, cadets, civilian employees, survivors, and eligible family members. Its programs are designed to assist Coast Guard families during times of financial hardship, transition, and emergency.
What the Organization Does
- Provides interest-free loans and grants for emergency financial assistance
- Supports education through scholarships, grants, and financial counseling
- Assists with essential needs such as housing, medical care, and transportation
- Offers support to wounded, ill, and injured Coast Guard members and their families
- Delivers financial education and personal finance resources
Where the Organization Operates
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance operates worldwide, with representatives located at Coast Guard units and installations across the United States and abroad. Assistance is provided wherever Coast Guard members and families serve.
Eligibility and Assistance
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance is not a membership organization.
- Assistance is available to active-duty, reserve, retired, and civilian Coast Guard personnel and their eligible family members.
- Surviving spouses and dependents may also qualify for support.
- Eligibility and assistance levels vary by program and individual circumstances.
- Services are provided confidentially and tailored to demonstrated need.
How Support Is Structured
Support is structured through direct financial assistance, educational programs, and long-term family support initiatives. CGMA is funded through charitable contributions and partnerships, enabling timely, compassionate aid to Coast Guard families worldwide.